Snow capped
slopes of auli are flanked by all, dense deodar forest which cuts
wind velocity to the minimum 16 kms. From Joshimath on the Badrinath route,
Auli offers a 180 panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like the Nanda devi
(7,817mts.) Kamet (7,756 mts.) Mana Parvat (7,273 mts.) And Dunagiri (7,066
mts.) seemingly only a snow ball thrown away.
Snow capped slopes of auli are flanked by all, dense deodar forest which
cuts wind velocity to the minimum 16 kms. From Joshimath on the Badrinath
route, Auli offers a 180 panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like the Nanda
devi (7,817mts.) Kamet (7,756 mts.) Mana Parvat (7,273 mts.) And Dunagiri
(7,066 mts.) seemingly only a snow ball thrown away.
To attract
attention, skiing festivals are also conducted at Auli. These now include
the national championships in the months of February and March, organised by
the Winter Games Federation Of India. While skiing is the chief attraction
at Auli, there are other attraction like cable car rides and rope lifts, or
spend the day outdoors building snowmen, or having snowball fights.
Facilities For Skiing At Auli
From Gorson, Auli's only chair-lift
travels to the base lodge, which is a small building that marks the starting
point of all the ski runs. An 800m long chair lift connects the lower slopes
with upper slopes in Auli, making it easy for skiers to zip up in moments.
Once reaching the ski start point they can ski down rapidly, while other can
walk down the snow-paths at leisure.
From Gorson, Auli's only chair-lift travels to the base lodge, which is a
small building that marks the starting point of all the ski runs. An 800m
long chair lift connects the lower slopes with upper slopes in Auli, making
it easy for skiers to zip up in moments. Once reaching the ski start point
they can ski down rapidly, while other can walk down the snow-paths at
leisure. The slopes have been dressed and improved making them an ideal for
hosting skiing festivals and competitions of national and international
standards. Just the cable car ride is enough to justify a trip to this
winter resort, with the snow-covered valleys below giving beautiful views of
the Himalayas on all sides.
On the way to Auli there are various food-outlets private as well as
government run restaurants available.Tourists are advised to bring woollen
clothing's, cap, socks, dark glasses, gloves, mufflers, pullovers,
wind-proof jacket, gum/snow boots and a torch light in their travel kit.
These accessories are a must for the tourist, keeping in mind the weather
conditions of Auli, where the temperature drops to as low as - 8 degree
Celsius in winters, although it is moderately cold in the summers.
Also available are the entire skiing equipments required for skiing
activities, including the most modern alpine skis, Nordic skis, gloves and
goggles. Skiing gear is also available on hire. Medical facilities are
available Joshimath, which has well equipped hospitals and at Auli, where
doctors are available 24 hours a day. However, participants are asked to
bring their own first aid kit, which include a balm, footpowder and OTC
medicines to take care of headaches, cols and sprains. In Auli, microwave
telephones, wireless sets and walkie-talkies are available as communication.
Skiing Training Courses At Auli
While experienced skiers are likely to
enjoy the slopes of Auli for the excitement it offers of unexplored terrain
and the spectacular beauty of the surrounding Himalayas, for those who want
to learn how to ski there are numerous skiing facilities available at Auli.
GMVN conducts a 7-day as well as a 14-day skiing courses in the months of
January-March. The course participants are also provided that basic ski
equipment and lift facility, boarding and lodging.
While experienced skiers are likely to enjoy the slopes of Auli for the
excitement it offers of unexplored terrain and the spectacular beauty of the
surrounding Himalayas, for those who want to learn how to ski there are
numerous skiing facilities available at Auli. GMVN conducts a 7-day as well
as a 14-day skiing courses in the months of January-March. The course
participants are also provided that basic ski equipment and lift facility,
boarding and lodging.
Hemkund
Sahib:
Considered to be one of the most sacred Sikh pilgrimage centre, Hemkund
Saheb also makes an ideal trekking spot.
Valley Of Flowers:
If one is fond of flowers then is a must visit place for him.Witness the
endless galore of multihued blooms and you'll just wish to stay in this
oblivion flowery world forever.
Badrinath:
This sacred site is one of the most sacred pilgrimage centre of the state
and is also one four holy sites or 'Char Dhams', visited by numerous
pilgrims year after year.
Air:
The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
Rail:
The nearest railheads are Haridwar and Dehradun.
Road:
Auli is only a 13 kms. drive from Joshimath. State transport and union
buses ply regularly between Joshimath and Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun and
Delhi.
Local Transport: From Joshimath onwards, both bus and taxi services
are available for Auli. Deluxe coaches can also be arranged with prior
notice for a group of 15 people or more.
Cable Car: The most popular way to drop in at Auli is by the famed
cable car service, which runs for 3-kms.
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR CITIES
»Rishikesh:253-kms
»Haridwar: 276-kms
»Dehradun: 295-kms
»Delhi: 500-kms
